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Asian equities moved higher at the start of the week, supported by renewed optimism around geopolitics after reports that Iran had presented the US with a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The development lifted broader risk sentiment and pushed emerging market stocks to fresh highs, with technology leading the advance.

Oil prices climbed for a fifth consecutive day, with Brent crude rising above $105.50 a barrel, as stalled US–Iran diplomacy and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global supply disruptions.

Global equities resumed their rally after a brief pause, driven by optimism that Iran may rejoin negotiations with the US, easing geopolitical tensions ahead of a ceasefire deadline. The MSCI All Country World Index rose 0.2%, while Asian equities gained 0.8%, supported by renewed enthusiasm for AI-related stocks.